Women’s Pants
Explore our diverse & durable pant selection, from French-made corduroy to Swiss-made ski fabrics
Nordcord Slacks 5 Wale
The Corduroy Wale Guide
The character of corduroy lies in its wales, the raised ridges that give the fabric its distinctive texture. Measured by the number of ridges per inch, the wale count determines the fabric's appearance. From the broad, rugged ridges of 5-wale corduroy to the balanced texture of 8-wale and the fine, almost velvety surface of 16-wale, each has its own character.